Question 1

Ethnocentrism can be overcome by ________________

Accepted Answer

A) accepting multiple cultures on their own terms. 
B) judging other groups according to your own standards. 
C) ignoring the distinctions between cultures. 
D) remembering that people from other cultures communicate in ways that are inferior to your own. 
A) accepting multiple cultures on their own terms. 
B) judging other groups according to your own standards. 
C) ignoring the distinctions between cultures. 
D) remembering that people from other cultures communicate in ways that are inferior to your own.

Question 2

Generally,businesspeople in Canada show respect by addressing top managers ________________

Accepted Answer

A) by using their job titles. 
B) by using their first names. 
C) by using "Mr." or "Ms." 
D) none of the above. 
A) by using their job titles. 
B) by using their first names. 
C) by using "Mr." or "Ms." 
D) none of the above.

Question 3

Many companies recognize that they must be able to conduct business in languages other than English.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why is it a good idea to learn a few common phrases in a native language before conducting business in a foreign country?

Accepted Answer

Learning a few common phrases in the nat

Question 5

Because Canada and Germany have such high-context cultures,they rely heavily on verbal communication and less on implied meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In 2011,Canada welcomed about 250 000 immigrants with about 90 000 being skilled workers and entrepreneurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Social rules vary from culture to culture.Give a specific example of each of the following social rules: 1)roles and status,2)use of manners,and 3)concepts of time.

Accepted Answer

1)People in Canada show respect by addre

Question 8

You are working on a team with a new colleague from another country.Describe two things you can do to help him adapt to your culture.

Accepted Answer

First, I can take the time to explain ou

Question 9

Some cultures are much more complex than other cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Ethnocentrism can be overcome by ________________

Generally,businesspeople in Canada show respect by addressing top managers ________________

Many companies recognize that they must be able to conduct business in languages other than English.

Why is it a good idea to learn a few common phrases in a native language before conducting business in a foreign country?

Because Canada and Germany have such high-context cultures,they rely heavily on verbal communication and less on implied meaning.

In 2011,Canada welcomed about 250 000 immigrants with about 90 000 being skilled workers and entrepreneurs.

Social rules vary from culture to culture.Give a specific example of each of the following social rules: 1)roles and status,2)use of manners,and 3)concepts of time.

You are working on a team with a new colleague from another country.Describe two things you can do to help him adapt to your culture.

Some cultures are much more complex than other cultures.

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Exam 3: Communicating Interculturally

Ethnocentrism can be overcome by ________________

Generally,businesspeople in Canada show respect by addressing top managers ________________

Many companies recognize that they must be able to conduct business in languages other than English.

Why is it a good idea to learn a few common phrases in a native language before conducting business in a foreign country?

Because Canada and Germany have such high-context cultures,they rely heavily on verbal communication and less on implied meaning.

In 2011,Canada welcomed about 250 000 immigrants with about 90 000 being skilled workers and entrepreneurs.

Social rules vary from culture to culture.Give a specific example of each of the following social rules: 1)roles and status,2)use of manners,and 3)concepts of time.

You are working on a team with a new colleague from another country.Describe two things you can do to help him adapt to your culture.

Some cultures are much more complex than other cultures.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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